Sr. Commercial Engineer

Operating at a PMC level, the Senior Commercial Engineer will safeguard the company's and client's financial interests across the entire project lifecycle. You will oversee cost control, variations, contracts, and payment certification. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with Tier 1 contractors or top-tier consultants, possessing the agility to thrive in fast-track, multi-contract settings.

• Cost Control & Budget Management: Oversee project budgeting, cost forecasting, and cash flow analysis to ensure strict adherence to financial targets.
• BOQ & Quantity Surveying: Manage Bill of Quantities (BOQ) preparation, verification, and measurement audits in compliance with international standards.
• Payment Certification: Review, validate, and certify interim and final payment applications from contractors and subcontractors, ensuring work done matches certified milestones.
• Variations & Change Management: Evaluate, negotiate, and manage variations, change orders, and claims. Mitigate commercial risks and prevent scope creep.
• Multi-Contract Governance: Administer commercial aspects across complex, concurrent contracts in high-pressure, fast-track environments.
• Reporting: Generate comprehensive commercial status reports, financial forecasts, and risk assessments for executive management and stakeholders.

• Required Experience: 10 to 15+ years of progressive experience in commercial management and quantity surveying.
• Preferred Background: Proven experience working with Project Management Consultancies (PMCs), Top Consultants, or Tier 1 Contractors.
• 0–5 years: Quantity Surveyor (QS) / Cost Engineer
• 5–10 years: Senior QS / Commercial Engineer
• 10–15 years: Senior Commercial Engineer
• Strict Screening Metrics: Candidates with 8–9 years of experience are borderline; individuals with less than 8 years of experience will not be considered.
• Advantage: FIDIC Training / PMP Certification.
• Preferred: Proficiency in Primavera P6 and completion of specialized Cost Control / Estimation courses.

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